TRAVEL AROUND SPAIN Contents

Introduction...... 6

General information...... 7

Transports...... 10

Accommodation...... 13

Food...... 15

Culture...... 16

Region by region and places to visit...... 18

Andalusia...... 19

Aragon...... 22

Asturias...... 25 ...... 28

Basque Country...... 31

Canary Islands...... 34

Cantabria...... 37

Castille-La Mancha...... 40

Castille and León...... 43

Catalonia...... 46

Ceuta...... 49

Extremadura...... 52

Galicia...... 55

La Rioja...... 58

Madrid...... 61

Melila...... 64

Murcia...... 67

Navarra...... 70

Valencia...... 73

Introduction

Member of EU

State: Parliamentary monarchy

Capital:

17 regions and 2 cities

Extension: 505.370 km

The 4th biggest country in this continent, the 2nd country in the EU

Population: 46.56 million

3rd county the most visited in the world

Language: Spanish and in some regions also their own languages

A diversity of climates. 3000 hours of sun per year.

Phone prefix: +34

Emergency number: +112 General Information

Not necessary special vaccines.

If you are EU member or you are from Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or

Liechtenstein, you just need your ID card or passport. If the traveller is under 18, parental permission is necessary.

If you are from another country you will spend maximum 90 days in Spain.

Spain is a safe country but, as in all touristic places, it is better to keep an eye on your belongings because there could be pickpockets.

You should bring your European Health Card. It is only valid in public hospital. To go to private hospitals is necessary to pay or to have a special insurance. Our currency is Euro. Each euro has 100 cents. We have coins for

1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and for 1 and 2 euros. Also, 5, 10, 20,

50, 100, 200 and 500 bills euros.

You can exchange your money in the establishment of currency exchange, banks, and some hotels and travel agencies.

Tips are not mandatory but are between 5 and 10% of the total amount.

Malls are usually open between 10 and 22. Small shops are usually closing at 20:00 and take breaks at Spanish lunch between 13:00 and

16:30. On Sundays are usually closed but some malls are open.

Breakfast is between 08:00 and 10:00, lunch is between 13:00 and

15:30 and dinner time is between 20:30 and 23:00. is GMT (UTC +01:00) but there is an exception in Canary

Islands where is GMT (UTC +00:00).

Electricity uses 220 v and 50 Hz. The plug is the same as the Czech

Republic.

Museums are sometimes free on Sundays. It is only valid for permanent expositions.

Smoking is not allowed in enclosed spaces, hospitals, schools or playgrounds. If you are not sure, is better ask before smoking. If you smoke in these places, you could be fined.

Drinking on the street is not allowed, you can be fined. There are exceptions in some local festivals. Transports

Plane: the best and fastest way to go to Spain is by plane. We have a lot of airports in the cities of the coast, in islands and in some cities in the centre like Madrid. The most important airports are in Madrid,

Barcelona, Malaga, , Gran Canaria, , Tenerife South,

Ibiza and .

Train: in Spain, we have a lot of different trains. The fastest is AVE but is very expensive. The rest of the trains as TALGO are cheaper but it takes you a lot of time more to get to your destination. So you have to decide what you prefer, speed or spend less money.

Bus: buses are cheaper than trains but it is usually slower than train and planes. Ships: ships are very common to travel between islands. In general, are cheaper than planes but it takes you more time.

Car: you can rent a car but the prices change so much depending on de region so it is better to check prices before renting. In some regions as the or Balear Islands it worth it to visit the islands because there a lot of places where you can not go by bus or the frequencies of the buses are very bad.

Blablacar: we have this system and it is very common in the peninsula to go to another region. It is usually cheaper than the planes or trains but not always. Taxi: taxis are very common. In some places as airports you have fixed rates and if you are more than 2 people it can worth to take one in places as Madrid because public transport from the airport to the centre is very expensive. Check it before taking one. Also, we have Uber.

Underground or trams: some big cities have underground and it is the fastest way to go to another point in the city. I recommend you check if in the city where you are, exists touristic tickets because sometimes it is cheaper than to take single or return tickets every day.

Cycle: it can be good only in some cities that are prepared for it. It is not common as a transport only as a sport.

Hitch-hiking: if you are thinking about choosing this option, you have to know that we are not trustful in this sense so probably anyone will pick you up. In the past, it was very common but now it is almost impossible. Accomodation

Hotels: in general are expensive, but the quality of the hotels in Spain is very good, especially in touristic places or near to the beach. Sometimes, you have a swimming pool and it is very good if the sea is stormy or it is very windy these days. At least you will enjoy the sun and you can swim in the pool. I will recommend you if you have a big budget. Also, it is good if you want to go to a resort.

Appartments: are very good in the cities of the coast and some of them have a pool. It is a very good option for groups of friends or families that want to sleep together and to have space to cook. Sometimes, if you take a big apartment and you are a big group it can be cheaper than a hotel or even a hostel and it is more comfortable than a hostel because you have your privacy. Hostels: it is exactly the same as in other countries and it is cheaper. In Spain are very common double rooms so you can find some instead of looking for one in hotels.

Airbnb: the offer is increasing these years. It is another option which is extended in different countries. It works in the same way as in other countries. But, they have some legal problems now.

Couchsurfing: probably it will be more successful than hitchhiking because there is a database so we are more trustful.

Campings: in general there are more famous for festivals or being in the forest or on the coast for some days but you can go there anyway. Food

Spanish diet has a lot of variety: seafood, fish, meat, rice, legumes, vegetables, desserts... So you do not have a problem anyway if you do not like some kind of food.

Be careful. In every city, they want to sell you food from another region and it is not the same. They try to catch tourists so you have to check it before eating and to know, for instance, is from Region not from

Galicia.

But, for example, you can try Spanish omelette in every region although it's from Navarra or different kind of tapas in general. Also, you can taste chocolate and churros or Iberian ham.

More specific information in next pages, region by region. Culture

Religion: was very important at the time. Catholicism is the main

religion but now young people are less religious in general. The country

is still being Catholicism, around 68% of the population.

Hello Welcome: we usually kiss one or two times depending on the region

when you meet someone. It is normal. It does not matter if it is the first

time that you meet them or not. We shake our hands just in case of

formal situations.

Expressions: we are very close to people so maybe you can be afraid

and probably you are asking yourself what he is doing. For us, it is

normal that someone is joking or laughing like waiters, especially in the

South. If you are in this situation do not be offended. Flamenco: you have to know that we are not all time dancing flamenco.

And is not typical in the whole country. It is just typical in

Region. We are not dancing flamenco all day, either everywhere.

Siesta: it is a very common stereotype but not everybody does it.

Sometimes people do it, sometimes not. We also have more things to do.

Toros: this is another point that it is not true. It is more typical in the

South and centre of Spain. Not everybody goes to see them. For example, in Canarias are not allowed. But if you are interested, you can pay for a ticket and see them.

Party: I am sorry but if you are looking for a disco at 9 p.m., probably you will not find anyone. We are used to going out after dinner time. I want to say, our dinner time. So, probably will open at 23 or 00 but do not expect meet people inside until 1 or 2 am. Region by region and places to visit

Andalusia Asturias Balearic Islands Basque Country Canary Islands Castille-La Mancha Castille and León Galicia La Rioja Madrid Melila

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Region: Andalusia (Andalucía) Capital: (Sevilla) Provinces: , Cádiz, Sevilla, Córdoba, , Almería, Jaén, Málaga

Day of Andalusia: 28th February

Main Airports: Almería, Córdoba, Granada, Jeréz, Málaga-Costa del Sol, Sevilla Main Ports: Motril, , Málaga, Almería, Cádiz, Tarifa, , Huelva

Sea: , Atlantic Ocean Main Rivers: Guadiana, Guadalquivir

Average temperature: 17,5° C

National Parks: Doñana, Sierra Nevada

Best Beaches: Mónsul, Muertos, de la Guardia, Matalascañas, Calahonda, Bolonia, Burriana, El Palmar Typical Food: Gazpacho, , Oxtail, Fried fish, Shrimp pancakes, Flamenquín

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: May Crosses, El Rocío, Seville April Fair, Holy Week in Malaga, Cadiz Carnival, Malaga August Fair, Virgen del Carmen

Interesting places: , Mosque of Córdoba, Seville , Seville Alcazar, Giralda, Spanish Square, Gold Tower, Alcazaba of Malaga

Map of Andalusia Flamenco Dance

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Larios Street in Málaga Los Muertos in Almería Gazpacho

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Region: Aragon (Aragón) Capital: Provinces: Huesca, Zaragoza, Teruel

Day of Aragon: 23rd April

Main Airports: Zaragoza Main Ports: No

Sea: No Main Rivers: Tajo, Turia

Average temperature: 12,3° C

National Parks: Ordesa y

Best Beaches: No Typical Food: Ternasco asado, aragonesas, Lamb Shoulder, Chicken "Chilandrón", Adoquín del Pilar, Ham of Teruel

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Saint George, El Pilar, Cincomarzada, Holy Week, Drum & Brass Drums Route

Interesting places: Nuestra Señora del Pilar Basílica, Stone Monastery Albarracín, Aljafería, Castle of Loarre, Formigal, Stone Bridge, Pirineo

Map of Aragon The Pilar Festival

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Stone Bridge in Zaragoza Pirineos Ternasco asado

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Region: Asturias (Principado de Asturias) Capital: Provinces: Asturias

Day of Asturias: 8th September

Main Airports: Asturias Main Ports: Gijón

Sea: Cantabric Sea Main Rivers: Nalón, Sella, Narcea, Navia

Average temperature: 13,5° C

National Parks: Picos de Europa

Best Beaches: Poo, Gulpiyuri, Aguilar, Silence, Peñarronda, Concha de Artedo, Xagó, Torimbia Typical Food: Fabada Asturiana, Cachopo, a la sidra, Asturian Cider, Cabrales Cheese, Pastel de cabracho

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Descenso Internacional del Sella, Cider Festival, Saint Matthew

Interesting places: Lakes of Covadonga, Llanes, Ribadesella, Lastres, Picos de Europa, Cudillero, Gijón, Cerro Park, Santa María del Naranco y San Miguel de Lilio

Map of Asturias Descenso del Sella

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Ribadesella Gulyipuri Beach Fabada

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Region: Balearic Islands (Islas Baleares) Capital: Provinces: Islas Baleares

Day of Balearic Islands: 1st September

Main Airports: , Menorca, Palma de Mallorca Main Ports: Palma,, Alcudia, Mahón, Ibiza, Savina

Sea: Mediterranean Sea Main Rivers: Santa Eularia

Average temperature: 17° C

National Parks: Cabrera Archipielago

Best Beaches: Es Trenc, Macarella, Des Moro D´Hort, Aigües Blanques, Ses Illetes, Des Mort Typical Food: Frito mallorquín, Arroz Brut, Robiols, Sobrasada, Ensaimada, Caldereta de langosta

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Sant Jaume, Sant Joan, Estandarte, Fiestas de Gracia

Interesting places: , The Caves of Drach, Sóller, Fornalutx, Valdemossa, , Sa Calobra and the Torrent de Pareis, Cap de Formentor

Map of Balearic Islands

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Cabrera Arcipielago Des Mort in Ensaimada

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Region: Basque Country (País Vasco) Capital: Vitoria Provinces: Álava, Vizcaya, Guipúzcoa

Day of Basque Country: On Easter Sunday

Main Airports: , San Sebastián, Vitoria Main Ports: Santurzi, Getxo

Sea: Cantabric Sea Main Rivers: Ebro, Bidasoa, Nervión

Average temperature: 13,5° C

National Parks: No

Best Beaches: Laga, Arrigunaga, La Concha, Sopelana,Itzurun, Zarautz Typical Food: Cod "Pil Pil" style, Pacharán, Idiazábal Cheese, Pinchos, Squid in ink sauce, Lubina a la Donostiarra, Marmitako, Callos a la Vizcaína

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Tamborrada, Chupinazo, Great Week of Bilbao, Gigantes y Cabezudos, Virgen Blanca, San Sebastian International Film Festival

Interesting places: Guernica, Vitoria-Gasteiz, La Concha Bay, Guggenheim Museum, The Comb of the Wind, Winery Marqués de Riscal

Map of Basque Country San Sebastian International Film Festival

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Guggenheim Museum Winery Marqués de Riscal Pinchos

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Region: Canary Islands (Islas Canarias) Capital: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Provinces: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas

Day of Canary Islands: 30th of May

Main Airports: Los Rodeos-Tenerife Norte, Reina Sofía-Tenerife Sur, El Hierro,La Gomera, , Lanzarote, La Palma, Gran Canaria Main Ports: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas, , Morro Jable, , Valverde, Los Cristianos, San Sebastián de la Gomera, Santa Cruz de La Palma, , Valle Gran Rey, , Puerto Santiago

Sea: Atlantic Ocean Main Rivers: No

Average temperature: 22° C

National Parks: Teide, Caldera de Taburiente, Timanfaya, Garajonay

Best Beaches: Benijo, El Médano, Maspalomas, Las Canteras, Inglés, Papagayo, Las Teresitas, Nogales, Charco Azul Typical Food: Papas arrugadas con mojo, Gofio, Chorizo de teror, Morcilla dulce, Conejo en salmorejo, Plátano de Canarias, Miel de Palma, Queso asado con mojo verde y rojo

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Tenerife Carnival, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival, Indianos, Baile de Magos

Interesting places: Teide, Loro Parque, Siam Park, Dunes of Maspalomas, Los Jameos del Agua, Roque Nublo, Famara, La Graciosa, Los Gigantes Cliffs

Map of Canary Islands

http://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/agricultura/agricultura/temas/mapa_cultivos Teide in Tenerife La Graciosa

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Dunes of Maspalomas in Los Jameos del Agua in Gran Canaria Lanzarote Queso asado con mojo

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Region: Cantabria Capital: Santander Provinces: Cantabria

Day of Cantabria: 12nd August

Main Airports: Seve Ballesteros-Santander Main Ports: Santander

Sea: Cantabric Sea Main Rivers: Besaya, Ebro

Average temperature: 17° C

National Parks: Picos de Europa

Best Beaches: Sardinero, La Arnía, Puntal, Oyambre, Langre, San Vicente de la Barquera, Tengandín, Somo Typical Food: Fried Squid, Cocido montañés, Cocido lebaniego, Anchovies from Santoña, Fish and Seafood from Cantabric Sea, Sobaos Pasiegos, Pantorrilas de Reinosa

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Santander International Festival, Auto Sacramental y Cabalgata de Reyes, Virgen del Mar, Gigantillas

Interesting places: Santillana del Mar, Cabárceno, Magdalena , San Vicente de la Barquera, Potes, , Sardinero, Comillas, Castro Urdiales, Santoña

Map of Cantabria Magdalena Palace in Santander

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Santillana del Mar Comillas Fried squid

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Region: Castile-La Mancha (Castilla La Mancha) Capital: Toledo Provinces: Albacete, Toledo, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara

Day of Castile-La Mancha: 31st May

Main Airports: Albacete, Ciudad Real Main Ports: No

Sea: No Main Rivers: Guadiana, Tajo

Average temperature: 14,9° C

National Parks: Tablas de Daimiel, Cabañeros

Best Beaches: No Typical Food: Pisto manchego, Manchego cheese, Miguelitos, Duelos y quebrantos, Tiznao, Gachas manchegas

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Easter, Corpus Christi

Interesting places: , Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Monastery of San Juan de Los Reyes, Alcázar of Toledo, San Martín Bridge, Museum of Santa Cruz

Map of Castille-La Mancha Tablas de Daimiel in Ciudad Real

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Monastery of San Juan Hanging Houses in Cuenca de los Reyes in Toledo Manchego Cheese

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Region: Castile and Leon (Castilla y León) Capital: Valladolid Provinces: , León, Valladolid, Soria, , Ávila, Zamora, , Palencia

Day of Castile and Leon: 23rd April

Main Airports: Burgos, León, Salamanca, de Valladolid Main Ports: No

Sea: No Main Rivers: Duero

Average temperature: 11° C

National Parks: Sierra de Guadarrama

Best Beaches: No Typical Food: Chuletón de Ávila, Morcilla, Burgos Cheese, Lechazo asado, Torreznos, Guijuelo cured ham, Roast Lamb, Ribera del Duero Wine, Roast Suckling Pig, Rueda Wine

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Holy Week, Botillo Festival, Bajada del Ángel, Encierros de Cuéllar

Interesting places: of Segovia, The Walls of Avila, Avila Cathedral, Alcazar of Segovia, , University of Salamanca

Map of Castille and Leon Holy Week

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University of Salamanca Burgos Cathedral Cochinillo de Segovia

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Region: Catalonia (Catalonia) Capital: Provinces: Barcelona, Lérida, , Gerona

Day of Catalonia: 11th September

Main Airports: El Prat de Llobregat, Reus, Girona-Costa Brava

Main Ports: Barcelona, Tarragona

Sea: Mediterranean Sea Main Rivers: Ebro, Ter, Llobregat

Average temperature: 16,5° C

National Parks: Aguas Torcidas y Lago de San Mauricio

Best Beaches: Calas de Cap de Creus, Penya Tallada, Cala Aiguablava, Cala Pola, Creixell, San Sebastián, Cala Fonda, Barceloneta, Altafulla, Castelldefels Typical Food: Pan tumaca, Coca, Escalivada, Butifarra, Black rice, Catalana cream, Snails

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Sant John, Castellers, Sant George, Temps de Flors, Fiestas Mayores

Interesting places: Sagrada Família, Park Güell, La Rambla, The stone quarry, Gothic Quarter, Montjuïc, Square of Catalonia, Montserrat, Boqueria, Batlló House

Map of Catalonia Castellers

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Batló House in Barcelona Penya Tallada in Tarragona Pan Tumaca

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Batl http://blog.visitsalou.eu/the-beaches-of-salou- https://www.google.cz/search? lo_House.jpg cala-penya-tallada/ q=pan+tumaca&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved= 0ahUKEwizqqn66rnbAhXQalAKHTkBDJUQ_AUICigB &biw=1517&bih=653#imgrc=Vqatel4bO9SfEM: Ceuta

Region: Ceuta Capital: Ceuta Provinces: Ceuta

Day of Ceuta: 2nd of September

Main Airports: Main Ports: Ceuta

Sea: Mediterranean Sea Main Rivers: No

Average temperature: 16,8° C

National Parks: No

Best Beaches: La Ribera, Chorrillo, Benzú, San Amaro Typical Food: Pinchos morunos, Fried fish, Pastelas, Couscous, Cattlefish

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Virgen de África

Interesting places: África square, Dragon Houses, Royal Walls, , Asunción Cathedral, Mount Hacho, Mount Musa

Map of Ceuta Ceuta Heliport

http://www.servipatent.com/registro-de-marcas-en-ceuta/ http://aeropuertosonline.com/helipuerto-de-ceuta-jcu/ África Square Royal Walls

http://www.ceutaldia.com/articulo/politica/gobierno-vivas-promete- https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLi futura-gran-via-sera-revulsivo/20180125190615173282.html nk-g187504-i267205862-Ceuta.html

Mount Hacho La Ribera Pinchos morunos

https://nadadores.es/la-travesia-vuelta-al- http://deviajeporceutaymelilla.com/playa-la- https://www.google.cz/search? hacho-formara-parte-de-la-i-copa-de-espana- ribera-ceuta/ q=pinchos+morunos&client=chrome- de-aguas-abiertas/ omni&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahU KEwiq9JOy_LnbAhVGZlAKHeSzBwsQ_AUICigB&biw= 1366&bih=588#imgrc=01wBATx_xZEqsM:: Extremadura

Region: Extremadura Capital: Mérida Provinces: Cáceres, Badajoz

Day of Extremadura: 8th of September

Main Airports: Badajoz Main Ports: No

Sea: No Main Rivers: Tajo, Guadiana

Average temperature: 16,5° C

National Parks: Monfragüe

Best Beaches: No Typical Food: Migas, Torta del Casar, Zoronollo, Flores Extremeñas, Iberico Bellota Ham

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Cerezo en flor, Jarramplas, Holy Week in Cáceres, Badajoz Carnival

Interesting places: Roman Theatre, National Museum of , La Charrera, La Giralda, Castillo de Trujillo, Gorge of Hell

Map of Extremadura Carnaval de Badajoz

http://www.gifex.com/detail/2010-08-27-11947/Mapa-de-Extremadura.htmluta/ http://www.elperiodicoextremadura.com/noticias/badajoz/ayuntamiento- badajoz-amplia-lugares-horario-ensayo-comparsas_917342.html The Roman Theatre of Merida National Museum of Roman Art

https://sciencetrends.com/water-vapor-radiative- https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLi effects-on-spain/ nk-g187504-i267205862-Ceuta.html

Cerezo en Flor Gorge of Hell Flores Extremeñas

https://conlamochila.com/fiesta-del-cerezo- http://www.turismovalledeljerte.com/que-ver-en- http://www.aceitel.com/blog/flores-o-floretas- flor-del-valle-del-jerte/ el-valle-del-jerte/naturaleza/reserva-natural-de- extremenas/: la-garganta-de-los-infiernos Galicia

Region: Galicia Capital: Provinces: La Coruña, , Orense, Pontevedra

Day of Galicia: 25th of July

Main Airports: La Coruña, Vigo, Santiago de Compostela Main Ports: Ferrol, Coruña, Vilagarcía de Arousa

Sea:Atlantic Ocean, Cantabric Sea Main Rivers: Miño, Navia

Average temperature: 13,3° C

National Parks: Islas Atlánticas de Galicia

Best Beaches: Las Catedrales, Rodas, Xilloi, Lanzada, Traba, Mar de Fora, Carnota, A Frouxeira Typical Food: Tarta de Santiago, Pulpo a la gallega, Empanada gallega, Licor café Mariscada, Pimientos de padrón, Queimada, Lacón con grelos, Vino Albariño

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Santiago Apóstol, Mundo Celta, Saint John, Romería Vikinga de Catoira, La Arribada, Corpus Christi

Interesting places: Islas Cíes, Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Tower of , Cabo de Finisterre, Plaza del Obradoiro, María Pita Square, , La Toja Island

Map of Galicia Mundo Celta

http://www.turismo.gal/recurso/-/detalle/fi-co-000002/festival- http://cobertura-pdbl.xunta.es/es/index.php internacional-mundo-celta-de-ortigueira?langId=es_ES Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Islas Cíes

https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/santiago-de- https://erasmusu.com/en/erasmus-santiago-de- https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDir compostela-cathedral compostela/erasmus-photos/islas-cies-466842l ectLink-g187507-d609611-i253388165- Tower_of_Hercules_Torre_de_Hercules- La_Coruna_Province_of_A_Coruna_Galici.ht mll Cabo de Finisterre Playa de las catedrales Tarta de Santiago

http://tourtravelandmore.com/tours/galicia- http://playa-catedrales.com/ https://styleblueprint.com/nashville/everyday/tart en/private-tour-costa-de-la-muerte-cabo- a-de-santiago/: finisterre-galicia/ La Rioja

Region: La Rioja Capital: Logroño Provinces: La Rioja

Day of La Rioja: 9th of June

Main Airports: Capitán Vicente, Almandos, Almonacid Main Ports: No

Sea: No Main Rivers: Ebro

Average temperature: 13,1° C

National Parks: No

Best Beaches: No Typical Food:Patatas a la riojana, Vino Rioja, Zurracapote, Pochas con codornices, Chuletillas de cordero al sarmiento, Fardelejos

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: San Mateo, Haro Wine Festival, San Bernabé

Interesting places: Laurel Street, Museo Vivanco de la Cultura del vino, Bodegas Muga, Monasterio de Santa María la Real, Haro, Monasterio de Yuso

Map of La Rioja Haro Wine Festival

https://es.vexels.com/png-svg/vista-previa/148768/mapa-de-la- https://publicacion.com/merece-la-batalla-del-vino-la- comunidad-autnoma-de-la-rioja distincion-de-fiesta-de-interes-turistico-internacional/ Haro Monasterio de Santa María La Real

http://www.across-spain.es/en/-4-131 http://www.santamarialareal.net/

Bodegas Muga Monasterio de Yuso Patatas a la Riojana

https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/40785730 http://objetivorioja.larioja.com/fotos- http://www.juanideanasevilla.com/2013/1 9975651572/ acuarios/monasterio-yuso-39693.html 2/patatas-la-riojana-olla-gm.html Madrid

Region: Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid) Capital: Madrid Provinces: Madrid

Day of Madrid: 2nd of May

Main Airports: Madrid-Barajas-Adolfo Suárez Main Ports: No

Sea: Cantabric Sea Main Rivers: Tajo, Jarama, , Guadarrama

Average temperature: 14,5° C

National Parks: Sierra de Guadarrama

Best Beaches: No Typical Food: Cocido madrileño, Callos a la madrilena, Bocadillo de calamares, Huevos estrellados, Patatas bravas

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: San isidro, San Antonio de la Florida, Fiestas de la Paloma

Interesting places: Prado Museum, , Retiro Park, Sun Gate , Gran Via Street, Reina Museum, Prado Museum, Monastery, Temple of Debod, , Alcala Gate, Cibeles Square, Main Square, Las Ventas Bullring, Plaza de España

Map of Madrid Manzanares River

https://www.vexels.com/png-svg/preview/148786/madrid-autonomous-community- http://www.guiding-architects.net/madrid-rio-politicians-architects-tunneling- map machines-pine-trees/ Retiro Park Royal Palace of Madrid

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Bocadillo de Temple of Debod Prado Museum Calamares

https://www.viajejet.com/el-templo-de-debod-en- http://famouswonders.com/museo-del-prado/ https://www.google.cz/search? madrid/vista-nocturna-del-templo-de-debod/ q=bocadillo+de+calamares&source=lnms& tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiZ0u7HrsH bAhWQmbQKHadMC_oQ_AUICigB&biw= 1517&bih=653#imgrc=udNvn9k19RL7aM:

Region: Melilla Capital: Melilla Provinces: Melilla

Day of Melilla: 17th of September

Main Airports: Melilla Main Ports: Melilla

Sea: Mediterranean Sea Main Rivers: De Oro

Average temperature: 18,4° C

National Parks: No

Best Beaches: Ensenada de los Galápagos, Hípica, Cárabos, Hipódromo, Horcas Coloradas, Alcazaba, San Lorenzo Typical Food: Arroz al horno, Pastelas, Cuscús, Msemén

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Virgen de la Victoria, Saint Francisco de Asís

Interesting places: Plaza de España, Citadel, Melilla la Vieja, Casino militar, Fortifications

Map of Melilla Virgen de la Victoria

http://www.servipatent.com/registro-de-marcas-en-melilla/ http://www.melillahoy.es/noticia/76496/religion/los-melillenses- arropan-a-la-virgen-de-la-victoria-en-su-procesion-nocturna.html Citadel Fortifications

http://www.maravillasde.com/ciudadela-de-melilla.info https://melilladesconocida.blogspot.com/2017/01/las- fortificaciones-de-melilla.html

Melilla la Vieja Playa de la Hípica Pastela

http://infoturismomelilla.blogspot.com/2012/01/melilla-la- https://hiveminer.com/Tags/coast%2Cmelilla https://mariagarciahurtado.wordpress.com/ vieja.html com/2012/01/melilla-la-vieja.html 2015/06/09/gastronomia-melillense-los-10- platos-mas-tipicos-de-melilla/ Murcia

Region: Murcia (Región de Murcia) Capital: Murcia Provinces: Murcia

Day of Murcia: 9th of June

Main Airports: Murcia-San Javier Main Ports: Cartagena

Sea: Mediterranean Sea Main Rivers: Segura

Average temperature: 18,1° C

National Parks: No

Best Beaches: Calblanque, La Carolina, Cortina, Azohía, Poniente, Portús, Bolnuevo Typical Food: Cauldron-cooked Rice, Zarangollo, Murcia Meat Pie, Murcian salad, Murcian-style Octopus, Michirones, Paparajotes

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Holy Week, Fiestas de la Santísima y Vera Cruz, San Javier International Jazz Festival, Las Águilas Carnival

Interesting places: La Manga, Lorca, Roman Theatre in Cartagena, Cape Palos, , Vera Cruz Sanctuary in Caravaca de la Cruz, Bando de las Huertas

Map of Murcia Holy Week

https://es.vexels.com/png-svg/vista-previa/148821/mapa-de-la-comunidad-autnoma- https://okdiario.com/semana-santa/2017/04/10/semana-santa- de-murcia murcia-2017-procesiones-itinerarios-horarios-903216 Vera Cruz Sanctuary in Caravaca de Roman Theatre in Cartagena la Cruzavaca de la Cruz

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Murcian-style Murcia Cathedral La Carolina Octopus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mur http://marionavarrofotografia.blogspot.com/2 http://mapigococinacontigo.com/pulpo-al- cia_Cathedral 015/05/7-playas-con-bandera-azul-en- horno-al-estilo-murciano/ aguilas.html Navarre

Region: Navarre (Comunidad Foral de Navarra) Capital: Provinces: Navrra

Day of Navarre: 3rd of December

Main Airports: Pamplona Main Ports: No

Sea: No Main Rivers: Bidasoa, Ebro

Average temperature: 12,3° C

National Parks: No

Best Beaches: No Typical Food: White Asparagus, Lodosa piquillo peppers, Tudela Artichokes, Pochas con chistorra, Trucha a la Navarra, Chistorra, Ideazabal Cheese, Cod stew with red peppers

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: San Fermines, Bajada del Ángel, Volatín de Tudela

Interesting places: , Plaza de los Fueros, Pamplona Townhall, Plaza del Castillo, Zugarramundi Caves, Irati Forest, Roncesvalles

Map of Navarra Encierros de San Fermín

https://www.vexels.com/png-svg/preview/148824/navarra- https://as.com/tikitakas/2017/07/06/portada/1499331157_4277 autonomous-community-map 74.html Pamplona Cathedral Pamplona Townhall

https://navarra.elespanol.com/articulo/sociedad/c https://www.diariodenavarra.es/noticias/navarra/pamp atedral-pamplona-vive-mejor-mes-historia-mas- lona-comarca/pamplona/2018/06/04/el-ayuntamiento- 15-000-visitantes/20160906152412064845.html pamplona-desproporcionada-condena-caso-alsasua- 595023-1702.html Zugarramundi Caves Irati Forest White Asparagus

https://fotosylugares.com/cuevas-de- https://www.minube.com/rincon/selva-de- https://www.tuscasasrurales.com/blog/comi zugarramurdi-ruta-visita/ irati-a13500 da-tipica-de-navarra/ Valencia

Region: Valencia (Comunidad Valenciana) Capital: Valencia Provinces: Castellón, Valencia, Alicante

Day of Valencia: 9th of October

Main Airports: Alicante-Elche, Valencia Main Ports: Valencia, Dénia, Alicante

Sea: Mediterranean Sea Main Rivers: Júcar, Segura

Average temperature: 16° C

National Parks: No

Best Beaches: Muchavista, Terranova, Els Terrers, Raco de Mar, Norte de Peñíscola, Carregador, Albir, Granadella, Portet, Devesa, Gandía, Levante Typical Food: Paella, Fideua,A banda rice, Horchata, Agua de Valencia, Fartons, Orange, Balck Rice

Traditional festivals and rest of festivals: Saint John, Fallas, Moros y Cristianos, , La Magdalena, Moros y Critstanos

Interesting places: Natural Park of Albufera, City of Arts and Sciences, L'Oceanogràfi, Valencia Bioparc, Central Market, Science Museum, Quart Towers, Peñíscola Castle

Map of Valencia Fallas

http://www.lamiglass.es/contacto.html http://www.livingspain.es/las-fallas-de-valencia/ Natural Park of Albufera City of Arts and Sciences

http://www.agriculturaltoursvalencia.com/destinations/a http://www.gestionaeventos.com/es/113- lbufera-natural-park-valencia/ centros_de_reuniones/valencia/426- ciudad_de_las_artes_y_las_ciencias

L'Oceanogràfi Peñíscola Castle Paella

https://saposyprincesas.elmundo.es/actividades http://castillosyfortalezask.blogspot.com/201 https://www.dusanplichta.com/blog/ake-je- -ninos/valencia/cultura/museos/loceanografic/ 2/03/castillo-de-peniscola-castellon.html tajomstvo-originalnej-paelli-valenciana/